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Butterknife

Artist: Moon Panda
Label: Moon Panda Records
Impact date: out now
ROTD featured date: Wednesday 6 August 2025

We say

We’ve been thoroughly captivated by the hazy, blissed-out charm of 'Butterknife', the latest single from California-via-Copenhagen dream pop four-piece Moon Panda. Released at the end of last month, it’s a wistful slow-burner awash in dreamy textures and tender emotion, evoking shades of The Cardigans and Mazzy Star. Recorded largely at home by vocalist/bassist Maddy Myers and guitarist Gustav Moltke, with contributions from bandmates George Godwin and Josh Cabitac, the track — along with their upcoming third album 'Dumb Luck' (out 3 October) — was polished by returning producer Adam Thein (Djo) and the band's own George Godwin. The result is their most immersive and collaborative work to date: subtle yet assured, delicate yet deeply resonant. With previous support from BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne, The Independent, The Line of Best Fit, MOJO and Loud & Quiet, the four-piece now set their sights on their debut U.S. tour this autumn with UK and Europe dates to be announced soon.

Contact

Label: Chris Wilson, Moon Panda Records 
Distributor: Lettie Ball, Virgin Music Group 
Radio: James Chapple Gill, Chapple Davis
Press & Online: Matt Sharp & Charlie Brun, Dawbell PR
Management: Chris Wilson, Fierce Panda Records 
Photo Credit: Ricky Bantog


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